# Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Corporation (RRC) AE 3007A Series Turbofan Engines
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2010-09-22 · Effective 2010-10-27 · 75 FR 57660
## Document
- **Document number:** 2010-22370
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Rolls-Royce Corporation (RRC) AE 3007A Series Turbofan
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 75 FR 57660
- **Publication date:** 2010-09-22
- **Effective date:** 2010-10-27
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2009-0811
## Abstract

The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for RRC AE 3007A series turbofan engines. That AD currently requires performing an eddy current inspection (ECI) or surface wave ultrasonic test (SWUT) inspection on each affected high-pressure turbine (HPT) wheel. This AD requires removing or performing initial and repetitive ECIs or SWUT inspections on HPT stage 2 wheels for cracks. This AD also reduces the approved life limits of certain HPT stage 2 wheels. This AD results from reports of cracked HPT stage 2 wheels. We are issuing this AD to prevent uncontained failure of the HPT stage 2 wheel and damage to the airplane.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/09/22/2010-22370/airworthiness-directives-rolls-royce-corporation-rrc-ae-3007a-series-turbofan-engines)
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